Description
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; NMP ;N-methyl pyrrolidone
| CAS | 872-50-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO |
| Molecular Weight | 99.13 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Colorless to pale yellow |
| Odour | Slight amine odor | pH Value | 7.7 – 8.0 |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -24 °C | Flash Point [°C] | 91 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 202 °C | Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 0.39 – 0.43 hPa at 20 °C |
| Vapour Density | 3.42 | Density [g/cm3] | 1.028 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | Miscible with water | Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | -0.46 |
| Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 9.50% | Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1.30% |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Almost colourless to pale yellow colored liquid | Assay | Min 98% |
| Water (H2O) | Max 0.05% | Weight /Ml at 20°C | 1.028 – 1.033 |
| Refractive Index (20°C; 589 Nm) | 1.468-1.472 | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07, GHS08 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H315-H319-H335-H360D |
| Precaution Statement | P201-P261-P305 + P351 + P338-P308 + P313 |















